CVE-2025-5383 in Yifang
Summary
by MITRE • 05/31/2025
A vulnerability was found in Yifang CMS up to 2.0.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Article Management Module. The manipulation of the argument Default Value leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/03/2025
CVE-2025-5383 represents a cross site scripting vulnerability within the Yifang CMS Article Management Module that affects versions up to 2.0.2. This vulnerability resides in the handling of the Default Value argument within the article management functionality, creating a persistent security weakness that allows malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into web applications. The flaw specifically manifests when the system processes user input through the Default Value parameter, which is then rendered in the web interface without proper sanitization or encoding, thereby enabling attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability's classification as remotely exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage this weakness from external networks without requiring physical access or local privileges, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that serve diverse user populations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which describes cross site scripting flaws where untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web pages without appropriate validation or encoding. This weakness creates a direct pathway for attackers to manipulate web application behavior and potentially access sensitive user data or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. The attack vector operates through the manipulation of the Default Value argument, which likely serves as a configuration parameter that gets processed and displayed in the article management interface. When this parameter contains malicious script code, the CMS fails to properly sanitize the input before rendering it, allowing the script to execute in the victim's browser context.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-5383 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable more sophisticated attacks such as session hijacking, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the CMS environment. Attackers could potentially use this vulnerability to steal administrator credentials, modify article content, or even gain complete control over the CMS installation. The public disclosure of the exploit means that threat actors can readily implement this attack without requiring advanced technical skills, significantly increasing the risk to affected organizations. The vulnerability affects the core Article Management Module, which is likely a critical component for content publishing and management, making the potential impact substantial for organizations relying on this CMS for their web presence.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data, particularly within configuration parameters like Default Value fields. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution, while regular security audits of CMS components should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. Patch management procedures must be prioritized to ensure timely updates to the Yifang CMS to versions that address this vulnerability. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1213, which encompasses data from information repositories, as the attack could potentially lead to unauthorized access to stored content and user data. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring systems to detect and prevent exploitation attempts, while conducting security awareness training for administrators to recognize potential attack indicators.